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CPJ reports attack on three photojournalists during funerals in Kenscoff, Haiti

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The Committee to Protect Journalists reported an attack against three photojournalists from international agencies (AP, AFP, EFE) during the funeral of the victims of the Kenscoff massacre in Haiti, where armed men killed dozens of residents and kidnapped over 50 people.
The AP reporter was the most seriously injured, struck repeatedly in the head.
The motive is unclear, but this is the second similar incident in a few days.

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Why It Matters

Last week, gunmen attacked Kenscoff, shooting dozens of residents, setting houses on fire and kidnapping more than 50 people, including women and infants. The funeral of the victims of that attack was the scene of a new episode of violence against journalists present.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has denounced an attack in Haiti against three photojournalists from international agencies during the funerals of the victims of the Kenscoff massacre, which occurred last week.

CPJ's Americas program announces that it has launched an investigation into the episode involving local photojournalists from AP (Odelyn Joseph), AFP (Clarens Siffroy) and EFE (Jonet St.

Elois).

According to the Miami Herald, journalists were attacked by some members of the community while covering the funerals of five people killed in the attack in Kenscoff, where gunmen shot dozens of residents, set fire to homes and kidnapped more than 50 people, including women and infants.

The AP reporter was the most seriously injured, after being hit repeatedly in the head before collapsing to his knees unconscious, according to what journalists present at the scene reported.

The motive for the attack is unclear but it is the second incident in a few days in which members of the press have been attacked by Kenscoff residents.

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The CPJ will complete the investigation into the attack and publish an official report on responsibilities and recommended security measures.
Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

What was the exact motive for the attack on the photojournalists?
Who were the attackers belonging to the Kenscoff community?
What measures will be taken to protect journalists in conflict zones like Haiti in the future?